I Uncovered My Boyfriend's Double Life and Started to Fight Back novel Chapter 6

Ethan chased after me.

He grabbed my hand, trying to stop me, but in the struggle, I saw the purple bruises all over his chest.

I glared at him, and he quickly looked away:

"Lila, don't get the wrong idea. I've been stressed lately."

"I went for a cupping session last night. These are just marks from the treatment…"

I almost laughed: "Do you even believe that yourself?"

He was about to say more when his phone rang.

I saw Chloe's name on the screen.

He flipped it over: "Lila, I've got an emergency at work."

"Go home, and I'll cover the cab fare. I'll come find you as soon as I'm done."

Watching him rush off, I covered my eyes.

Even though it was summer, my heart felt cold.

The love I once had for Ethan had turned into pure hatred.

When I got home, someone texted me about renting my place.

I set up a meeting for the afternoon.

A young couple showed up, good-looking and clearly in love.

They loved the apartment, saying it was spotless and fully furnished.

The woman pointed to the massage chair by the couch: